Carolyn Gomez+FollowThe EBT Card That Paid for Everyone’s LunchI worked at a fast-food place and kept seeing the same thing during lunch rush. One person paid with SNAP, but three or four adults stood behind him. He asked for separate bags—burgers, fried chicken, drinks—paid with one EBT card. A coworker told me they weren’t family, just roommates. The rules only care who swipes the card, not who eats the food. Later that day, a mother with kids was told her SNAP balance couldn’t cover a hot meal. That’s when it hit me—the issue isn’t legality, it’s who gets pushed out. #SNAPReality #FoodAssistance #SystemStrain #PublicBenefits2525Share
hcox+FollowThe “Shared Card Info” Group Chat in a College DormWhen I studied in Michigan, a friend accidentally got added to a Telegram group with over 200 students. Every day someone posted: “Got extra SNAP balance — can help place orders.” They privately sent their SNAP card number and PIN to someone who bought non-food items—laundry detergent, toilet paper—then resold them in the dorm. One girl even said, “I’m tired of canned food. I’d rather trade my balance for necessities.” Then someone got scammed— over $300 of her balance vanished overnight. The group exploded with accusations, but no one reported anything. Because everyone was involved. #SNAPFraud #CampusLife #EBTScams #StudentStruggles #SNAPReality00Share
